
Matas Buzelis
Chicago Bulls/F/
Player Info
Matas Buzelis, the highly-touted forward for the Chicago Bulls, represents the exciting future of the franchise. Selected 11th overall in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-10, 21-year-old brings a unique blend of size, skill, and perimeter versatility that has drawn comparisons to some of the league's most dynamic modern forwards. Born in 2004, Buzelis bypassed college basketball to develop in the G League Ignite program, where he showcased his ability to handle the ball, shoot from range, and make plays for others. His rookie season with the Bulls is focused on acclimating to the NBA's physicality while providing immediate energy and length off the bench. Wearing number 14, Buzelis's main honors are ahead of him, but his pre-draft pedigree as a potential lottery pick underscores his significant upside. His style is that of a point-forward in a power forward's body, with the potential to become a primary offensive weapon and a defensive disruptor. For a Bulls team in transition, Buzelis is a cornerstone piece around which to build.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
Preseason
GP
5
MPG
23.4
PPG
17.6
2PM%
77%
3PM%
39%
REB
3.6
AST
0.6
STL
0.4
BLK
1.8
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
Statistics
Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
5
Games Started
5
Minutes
23.4
Points
17.6
Rebound
3.6
Assist
0.6
Block
1.8
Steal
0.4
Field Goal %
57%
3-Point Field Goal %
39%
Free Throw %
78%
Offensive Rebound
1.2
Defensive Rebound
2.4
Turnovers
2
Assists/Turnovers
0.3
Personal Fouls
1.6
Total Data
Points
88
Rebound
18
Assist
3
Block
9
Steal
2
Field Goal %
57%
3-Point Field Goal %
39%
Free Throw %
78%
Offensive Rebound
6
Defensive Rebound
12
Turnovers
10
Personal Fouls
8


